Shrimp, Mirliton and Corn Macque Choux Recipe

Chef Patrick Mould shares his recipe for the Louisiana dish Shrimp, Mirliton and Corn Macque Choux.

By LouisianaTravel.com Staff

Ingredients:

4 tablespoons butter
3 ears of corn, shucked and cut off cob
3 mirlitons,cooked, peeled and diced
1 cup chopped onion
½ cup diced celery
½ cup diced bell pepper
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon minced, fresh thyme
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
1 10-ounce can diced Rotel tomatoes, drained
1 pound peeled shrimp, raw
2 cups heavy cream
¼ cup Parmesan, grated
¼ cup green onions
¼ cup parsley, minced      
 
Directions:
  1.  Heat butter in saucepot. Add corn and cook 10 minutes.  Add mirlitons and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  2. Add onion, celery, bell pepper, garlic and thyme. Cook for additional 5 minutes.
  3. Add Cajun seasoning and Rotel tomatoes, and cook for 10 minutes until water from tomatoes has evaporated.
  4. Stir in shrimp, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese, bring to boil; lower fire and simmer for 10 minutes until cream thickens slightly.
  5. Stir in green onions and parsley.
  6. Serve with rice, pasta or polenta.

Yields: 6-8 servings

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